		Test results
0	PRELIMINARY CHECKS	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	With the engine idling and the gearbox in neutral, fully depress the clutch pedal and check whether the noise disappears. Then, with the engine running, pull the handbrake to lock the wheels, engage first gear and release the clutch, checking whether the noise disappears	Move on to Step 1	1. The noise disappears with the clutch pressed 2. The noise disappears with the gear engaged	1. Proceed as instructed See table S001 ENGINE KNOCK 2. Proceed as instructed See table S015 NOISE WHILST DRIVING
1	THRUST BEARING CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check the condition of the thrust bearing: it should not be worn	Move on to Step 2	Bearing faulty	Replace the thrust bearing Op. 1820A30 THRUST BEARING - R + R WITH GEARBOX REMOVED
2	CLUTCH CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check the condition of the cluch plate and the flexible couplings	End of diagnosis	Clutch plate or flexible couplings faulty	Replace the clutch plate

Noise (creaking) is heard when the clutch pedal is operated